Blog - Melinda S. Miller

13 Money Mistakes That Won’t Derail Your Retirement

Retirement has taken over The Principal Blog! Turns out starting over is harder than I thought after 30 years in education. Currently, the retirement niche has caught my attention. Settling into retirement was a little harder than I imagined. This is one video about retirement in a series of videos ... Read More about 13 Money Mistakes That Won’t Derail Your Retirement

Retirement Planning: 8 Questions to Ask Before Retiring

Have you thought about what it would be like to retire? Are you within 5 years of retirement? Is retirement even an option for you? Here are 8 questions that can help you with retirement planning.In this video, I share with you the thinking that went into my decision to retire this year.As I spend ... Read More about Retirement Planning: 8 Questions to Ask Before Retiring

Top 5 Retirement Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Retirement mistakes are real but not detremental. Last year I wrote questions to ask yourself before you retire. One year later I have learned a lot. Hopefully, this list of retirement mistakes to avoid can help you with your retiremnt planning.Retirement is an exciting phase of life, promising the ... Read More about Top 5 Retirement Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Why Go Digital? 5 Benefits of Digital Planning in the 2024

Digital planners have been around for years. Whether your a new principal or been in education administration for many years, let this be your year to start using a digital planner. Here are five fantastic benefits of going digital this school year:1. Makes Brainstorming EasyBusy principals are ... Read More about Why Go Digital? 5 Benefits of Digital Planning in the 2024

The Principal’s Office – Office Etiquette

What are the expectations for office etiquette in your school office? Communicating expectations to everyone helps with transparency and creates a welcoming environment for all school stakeholders. The office environment can make or break the culture of your building. Here is how I handled office ... Read More about The Principal’s Office – Office Etiquette

Kickstart Back to School: 8 Staff Morale Boosters That Work!

As the new school year approaches, it’s important to kick things off with enthusiasm and positivity. Keeping staff morale high, from the very beginning, is key to a successful and vibrant school environment. Staff morale is more important than ever in today’s school climate. Here are eight fun ... Read More about Kickstart Back to School: 8 Staff Morale Boosters That Work!